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Life for Will O’Reilly, a magically powerful pacifist, has become a mess! MAIM is killing people like him—people with extraordinary talents. Will requires permission from The Council to use his magic, and even to leave his house. On top of that, he has fallen in love with a member of The Council of Magic—a forbidden relationship.

The chaos bends him to a breaking point. When he finally snaps, he finds himself without the official protection of The Council.

Although violence is repugnant to him, Will’s survival now depends on it. Unfortunately, what Will thought was just a battle is about to turn into all-out war.

With his friends dying around him, Will fights for his own life. Can he find a way to stop MAIM? Is he willing to die for the woman he loves? Will the cost of survival be too high to pay?

Caution: Some violence, not graphic.

About Mark Minson

Mark Minson lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. He enjoys playing games with his wife and five kids. He loves to sing and can often be found whistling as he walks. An avid shoe-wearer, you might run into him strolling down memory lane—either his or somebody else’s. Mark found his magic long ago, in a high school far, far away and now happily shares it with you.